"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards." Vernon Sanders Law

As we approach the holiday season and as we see the economy struggling, how can your company use its collective strength to improve the lot of those less fortunate? Here's a challenge from Modwest in Missoula. How will your company respond? "Modwest Launches Food Drive, Technology Challenge" http://www.matr.net/ar ... .html

Boomtown Institute - The top 10 global economic issues,Now that the election is behind us, we wanted to share with our readers a report from the Brookings Institution that outlines the Top 10 Global Economic Challenges deemed as the most critical issues facing America’s 44th president.

Modwest Launches Food Drive, Technology ChallengeModwest Co-founder John Masterson explained, "We're calling upon all the other local technology companies, from computer retailers to ISPs to web designers to full service IT shops, to start their own food drives to help the food bank ensure everyone in Missoula has an abundant Thanksgiving."

University of Montana's Jakki Mohr recommended for honor“We are fortunate to have world-class faculty throughout the Montana University System,” said Kevin McRae, the university system director of human resources and labor relations. “The regents professorship recognizes only a few of them, the best of the best.”

Hamilton High alums and Microsoft give back in MontanaBy tapping into Microsoft’s giving program, the three Hamilton grads turned to the legendary generosity of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, not only benefitting their old school, but in the process, showing their own giving spirits.

Afterschool Program Gives Kids Tech Skills and ComputersMake It-Take It is designed to give underprivileged children access to technology, computers and related skills. Aside from the long-term benefits of technology literacy, the program teaches skills that could lead students toward tech-oriented careers.

Spam plummets after bustThe power of the press.
How else to describe the impact of an investigative piece by ace reporter Brian Krebs of the Washington Post, which led to the take down of McColo, a Web-hosting company responsible for a ton of spam.